20ga DHE Damascus 1891

[edgarspencer]

I didn't want to say anything because I've seen plenty of errors in the book, but it is listed as a 16.

[Bill Murphy]

A 16 with the pits that we can see and the condition of the gun in general, it is still a $1000 to $2000 gun.

[edgarspencer]

Button up your shirt bill. Your heart is about to fall on the floor.

[Paul Stafford III]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

A 16 with the pits that we can see and the condition of the gun in general, it is still a $1000 to $2000 gun.

I'm not sure if that is a very close estimate after seeing a handful of pictures. It's worth more IMHO without having it in hand. I would have a Parker skilled gunsmith such as Delgrego, Bachelder, or Turnbull take a look at it if you have questions. Either way a great gun.

[Philip Brown]

Originally Posted by Bill Murphy

This is a perfect example of an untouched Parker that could lose at least $2000 of its value in a restoration effort. What a great little 20.

Bill, your comment indicates that you believe the gun us worth more that $2000. Is that what you were trying to imply? Looking at a 1994 edition of the Blue Book I see that a 16ga at 80% of original case colors is valued at $2675. Can I infer that you believe the gun to be graded at 80%? Can anyone provide me with 2012-13 Blue Book values?

[C.O.B.]

100 years in the same family now he might want to sell it so he's trolling for value.

Just an FYI you have to be a PGCA member to sell guns on this site.

[Bill Murphy]

Phillip, not only are we not using the 1994 Blue Book, or any Blue Book, the gun has morphed from a 20 gauge with good bores to a 16 with bad bores. However, only a close inspection will tell whether the bores can be cleaned up.

[Opening Day]

Originally Posted by Philip Brown

Bill, your comment indicates that you believe the gun us worth more that $2000. Is that what you were trying to imply? Looking at a 1994 edition of the Blue Book I see that a 16ga at 80% of original case colors is valued at $2675. Can I infer that you believe the gun to be graded at 80%? Can anyone provide me with 2012-13 Blue Book values?

Question why would you look at a 1994 edition Blue Book it has no baring on price today. As Bill says the gun needs to be in hand so see the condition of the bores.

[Philip Brown]

Originally Posted by Rich Anderson

100 years in the same family now he might want to sell it so he's trolling for value.

Just an FYI you have to be a PGCA member to sell guns on this site.

So sorry that I have shocked you Richard. I didn't realize that people on this forum were so critical. I am not a collector, I'm a shooter, but would never consider shooting this particular firearm. My reference to the "100 years in the family" was only to provide information regarding provenance. If I owned the Colt Paterson that my Great Great Grandfather carried as a Texas Ranger or any of the weapons that my Great Grandfather carried onto the Civil War Battlegrounds, be assured that they would be my most cherished possessions. The Parker is a beautiful gun and would look very nice on someones wall. If this gun has value to someone else why should I not sell it? FYI, if I do sell it, I will not do so on the PGCA site. Furthermore, I was unaware that "trolling for value" was not allowed on the site.

[Opening Day]

"Furthermore, I was unaware that "trolling for value" was not allowed on the site. "

Well at least he admitted to "trolling" gotta give him credit for that Rich..

Wonder how many "PM's" he has gotten.